POIR_No._23.doc

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
POSTAL RATE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20268-0001
Postal Rate and Fee Changes
Docket No. R2006-1
PRESIDING OFFICER’S INFORMATION REQUEST NO. 23
(Issued October 26, 2006)
The United States Postal Service is requested to provide the information
described below to assist in developing a record for the consideration of the Postal
Service’s request for a recommended decision on proposed rates, fees and
classifications. To facilitate inclusion of the required material in the evidentiary record,
the Postal Service is to have a witness attest to the accuracy of the answers and be
prepared to explain to the extent necessary the basis for the answers. The answers are
to be provided by November 9, 2006.
1.
Please refer to USPS-LR-L-126, file ‘Rev 7-13-2006 LR 126 Outside County
Revised,’ worksheet ‘Discounts.’ Refer also to the attached spreadsheet.
Please confirm that the calculations in cells J15 and J16, respectively of the
attached spreadsheet represent an acceptable method for calculating the cost
savings associated with 3-digit and 5-digit automation letters. If not confirmed,
please explain fully and point out any errors in the attached spreadsheet.
George Omas
Presiding Officer